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Kamloops bishop celebrates 25th anniversary of ordination

Kamloops bishop Joseph Nguyen (right) smiles next to Father Paul Than Bui during the celebrations in honour of his 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. (Hoang Nguyen / Special to The B.C. Catholic)

Kamloops bishop Joseph Nguyen was ordained a priest in Vancouver May 30, 1992. Twenty-five years later, he is a Canadian bishop and much-loved pastor.

"I feel very
grateful to everything that I have received from the Lord," he said. "I always
look back with gratitude and look forward with hope and joy."

He made a short visit from B.C.'s interior to the Lower Mainland July 15-16. St. Matthew's Parish hosted a celebration for his 25th anniversary July 16.